Japan’s revoking of Russian tariff preferences could hit $1.24bn worth of imports
Japan's decision to revoke Russia's 'most favored nation' status would hit imports of roe, crab, sockeye salmon and sea urchin, likely driving up sushi prices
February sees Vietnam pangasius prices to EU leap
Price levels for pangasius shipped to the EU are up by a third since November 2021; levels to other countries continued their rise, apart from Mexico, which saw a drop in February
Ocean Choice set to open $16m Canadian value-added plant in Q4, eyes EU move
The company plans to use the plant to launch value-added products from 15 species, including scallops, coldwater shrimp, redfish and Greenland halibut
Alaska seafood industry mourns loss of legislative friend, giant Don Young
'His delivery and dialogue were often called colorful, but his passion and commitment were never questioned' -- John Connelly, National Fisheries Institute
Vietnamese pangasius farm-gate prices plateau at high levels
Vietnamese pangasius farm-gate prices have plateaued in recent weeks, while smaller fish have risen in price even above their larger counterparts
Brazil working to send more tilapia, other seafood to US
Many believe that the South American country with some 4,600 miles of coastline is punching below its weight when it comes to seafood sales
Rebound in China sales cannot offset drops to other markets for Vietnam pangasius in February
The country's exports were down once again, despite a near-50% climb in sales to the Chinese market
Ghana’s Tropo Farms courts investors as it forges ahead on tilapia market ambitions
One of the biggest tilapia producers in sub-Saharan Africa, Tropo Farms is expecting to have new investment tied up by Q3 this year
Editor’s choice: US ban on Russian seafood the talk of Boston
Neil Ramsden, EMEA editor of Undercurrent, brings you a roundup of the main stories from the previous week
Peru fishery landings drop in January due to 26% lower anchovy quota in season two
Peru's fisheries sector saw its seafood landings drop year-on-year to 289,500 metric tons worth PEN 326.5 million in January 2022, down by 54.6% in volume and 29.7% in value